This is a terrific picture book to introduce the phases of the moon. The illustrations compare different moon shapes to everyday objects, like a bananThis is a terrific picture book to introduce the phases of the moon. The illustrations compare different moon shapes to everyday objects, like a banana, or a cat's tail. The notes are very good at explaining the simple science and names of the phases.

We picked up this book on the night of a full Supermoon and have revisited it nearly every night this whole phase and now are in the new moon days. It has been an enjoyable education for the whole family....more

The illustrations in this book are absolutely gorgeous - the color saturation, the cross-hatching, the humor! The story and in-jokes are a little abovThe illustrations in this book are absolutely gorgeous - the color saturation, the cross-hatching, the humor! The story and in-jokes are a little above the age range for whom I might consider the plot most appropriate. It's a fun read and a gem nonetheless....more

A long-awaited follow-up to My Car, I was expecting this book to follow Sam on his daily bus route, but instead, we're introduced to a new character (A long-awaited follow-up to My Car, I was expecting this book to follow Sam on his daily bus route, but instead, we're introduced to a new character (is it Joe? Now I don't have the book in front of me, sorry). He drives through town picking up cats and dogs and the reader counts them as they board the bus. Then, he drops the animals off in different number combinations at their destinations of train, boat, and plane.

I don't love this title as much as My Car, but it has the dual appeal of vehicles and counting, and I especially appreciate the varied number combinations. It's a big hit with the intended audience....more

19 different kinds of trucks (2 of them match to make 20) stuck in your street? What's not to love about this concept for vehicles-obsessed youngsters19 different kinds of trucks (2 of them match to make 20) stuck in your street? What's not to love about this concept for vehicles-obsessed youngsters? And counting to 20. Excellent.

This book has some flaws that make me stumble each time I read it aloud, though. Partly it's some awkward pacing and rhyme-scheme and partly it's the book's design in word placement - the eye doesn't automatically follow on page-turns to actually find the words you're looking for. Which you realize immediately since you're counting. The illustrations are just ok. These flaws in no way affect this book's popularity with my toddler....more

Bear, who has always lived at home with a boy, has outgrown a people house & the two friends search for a new place for him to live.

I like the prBear, who has always lived at home with a boy, has outgrown a people house & the two friends search for a new place for him to live.

I like the premise and choices and the art but I don't think the illustrations quite convey the action & why each place is unsuitable. Maybe the illustrations or palette are too subdued to quite carry it off....more

A gorgeous, high-concept, wordless picture book. It brought me to tears on the exhibit floor at ALA. Each image suggests a before and after. A caterpiA gorgeous, high-concept, wordless picture book. It brought me to tears on the exhibit floor at ALA. Each image suggests a before and after. A caterpillar on a leaf in one image, a fatter caterpillar and a very chewed leaf on the next page. A rocking horse on one page, a rocking chair on the next. There's a lot to enjoy & discuss here for all ages.